A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Brainerd and the Crow Wing County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Dishwasher Repair Companies Near Brainerd
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Brainerd. 5 list an address in Brainerd, and the rest are spread across St Cloud (6), Sauk Rapids (2), and Baxter (1). Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Brainerd is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brainerd. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 2.7 |
At the top of the Brainerd list: Schroeder's Home Center (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 754 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kern's Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 55 reviews); YDE's Major Appliance Service (0.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Brainerd
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Brainerd, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Around Brainerd
Most dishwasher calls in Brainerd come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Brainerd
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Brainerd, MN
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A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Brainerd faster and cheaper.